Insights

October 2021

Manufacturers

Case study: Improving therapy initiation with an AI-guided patient support program

October 2021

Animal Health

Why should veterinary practices continue telehealth offerings

Animal Health

How to protect your veterinary practice from cybersecurity threats

Glen Martin; Donna Gilbert; Nancy Hoak

Manufacturers

Webinar: Rethink your commercialization strategy

Animal Health

Adding new animal health services enhances your practice

Manufacturers

Biosimilars pipeline report: A guide for understanding the growing market

Sean McGowan

Pharmacies

Pulling a passion for patients into specialty pharmacy marketing

Manufacturers

Webinar: Key insights on the clinical to commercial transition for autologous therapies

Manufacturers

Building your field reimbursement and access team: The translational experience and skills that matter most

Cindy Dunn; Cass Schaedig; Brad Tallamy

Physician Practices

How specialty practices can prepare for coming changes to reimbursement

Physician Practices

Q&A: What community practices need to know about drug pricing reform, biosimilar reimbursement, and COVID vaccinations

Brad Tallamy

Animal Health

How veterinarians can manage burnout and support well-being

Podcast: Insulin biosimilars part 2

Animal Health

Stronger veterinary marketing in the age of online scrolling

David Hardman, MBA 340B ACE; Jason Atlas, RPh, MBA, 340B ACE

Middle-aged Black man looks at smartphone with dog on his lap

Pharmacies

Understanding your 340B contract pharmacy agreement: Five areas worth negotiating

Manufacturers

Work worth doing: Patient support services

Jeff Buck

Manufacturers

eBook: Bringing innovation to market with digital therapeutics

Animal Health

Create a streamlined workflow with inventory management technology for the feedyard

Pharmacies

Medicare Part D open enrollment: What your patients need to know

The facts on Medicare Open Enrollment, a helpful guide for pharmacists and their patients.

Pharmacies

What pharmacies should know about DIRs, GERs, and BERs

Tim Jones; Beth Lea

Animal Health

Infographic: Veterinary marketing touchpoints along the customer journey

Female hugging dog looking out of window

Pharmacies

Four things large retail pharmacies should look for in a distribution partner

Michael Amante

Manufacturers

Webinar: Commercial supply chain strategies for cell and gene therapies

Commercial supply chain strategies for cell and gene therapies

Manufacturers

Digital innovation in patient support

The best patient support programs simplify enrolment and product access while making it easy for healthcare providers to access data about the patient’s journey. Yet there's been little innovation in the PSP space to date. Get healthcare provider perspectives on how to optimize patient support programs for chronic disease.

Pharmacies

Translating business diversification into dollar signs

Jeff Puetz

Physician Practices

Roundtable discussion: A snapshot of community practices’ health in a post-pandemic future

Manufacturers

Webinar | Cell and gene therapies: Clinical supply chain considerations

optimal cell and gene therapy supply chain and tracking outcomes

Animal Health

How veterinarians can better support lost pet prevention tactics

Podcast: Insulin biosimilars part 1

Ana Stojanovska; Myra Reinhardt

Manufacturers

What manufacturers need to know about reimbursement and patient support for cell and gene therapies

Animal Health

Help pet owners understand why rabies is still a big deal

Animal Health

Summer skin solutions

Animal Health

How can dairy producers better streamline their animal health inventory management?

Mark Ciarlone, PharmD; Kelley De La Fuente; Don Via

Pharmacies

Health equity: Making personalized care accessible to minority groups

Manufacturers

Navigating the payer landscape for digital therapeutics

Manufacturers

Patient support for digital therapeutics: Do's and don'ts for designing your program

Manufacturers

Digital therapeutics: Critical elements for building effective patient support programs

Overcoming reentry concerns with workplace wellness technology

Manufacturers

Work worth doing: Innovative field solutions

Animal Health

How to measure the success of your veterinary marketing programs

Physician Practices

Streamline the infusion inventory process with technology

Besse Medical

Pharmacies

Customer spotlight: Blue Sky Specialty Pharmacy, Part 1

Pharmacies

Customer spotlight: Blue Sky Specialty Pharmacy, Part 2

Animal Health

Managing indirect costs of inventory management in veterinary practices

Pharmacies

Five ways distributors should dream big for pharmacy partners

George Rafferty

Physician Practices

Q&A: A conversation on drug pricing reform and practice advocacy

Brad Tallamy

Scott Harper; Jason Wernli

Animal Health

The case for veterinary client communication platforms

Manufacturers

Innomar Strategies: 20 years of innovative market access solutions

Manufacturers

Work worth doing: FormularyDecisions

Laurie Fazio

Manufacturers

What manufacturers need to know about annual reverification

Manufacturers

eBook: Making an impact on medication adherence

Manufacturers

eBook: The evolution of the OTC market

Animal Health

Setting the right context for veterinary marketing

Manufacturers

The essential guide to drug commercialization

MWI Animal Health; Will Stirling

Animal Health

How to use the 7 Ps in veterinary marketing

Tommy Bramley, PhD; Matt Sarnes, PharmD; Brian Ansay

Manufacturers

Podcast: ThinkLive Commercialization 2021

Pharmacies

Getting reimbursed for the COVID-19 vaccine: What pharmacies need to know

Animal Health

Onboarding and retaining qualified veterinary staff

David Hardman, MBA 340B ACE; Jason Atlas, RPh, MBA, 340B ACE

Cashier at vet office with woman with dog

Pharmacies

Feeling left out of 340B?

Physician Practices

Supporting flu vaccine access

Tim Navin

Animal Health

Five ways veterinary staff can lead by example

Diverse young coworkers at business meeting

Manufacturers

On-demand webinar: Success factors for commercializing rare disease and orphan drugs

Commercializing rare and orphan disease products

Pharmacies

Why your pharmacy's direct hospice business might not withstand PBM poaching

Mark Pilkington, MS, RPh

Manufacturers

What is a digital companion, and how is it changing patient support for the better?

Manufacturers

On-demand webinar: Accelerating access to therapy (a view from the front lines)

Manufacturers

Case study: Improving medication adherence with a digital companion

Animal Health

Infographic: Positive environmental impact of order consolidation

Box on conveyor belt in distribution center

Manufacturers

The hidden value of integrated commercialization services: A manufacturer’s perspective

Manufacturers

Post-launch checklist: What to look for in a commercialization partner

Manufacturers

Ebook: Strategic partnerships for unlocking product potential

Strategic partnerships for unlocking product potential ebook

Animal Health

Eight COVID-inspired workflows veterinary practices should keep

Manufacturers

Drug development checklist: What to look for in a commercialization partner

Animal Health

Understanding branding as a companion veterinary practice owner

Man on computer researching pet vaccinations

Manufacturers

Five questions to ask a potential patient support partner

Animal Health

Benefits of technology in the feedyard

Manufacturers

The Value of Real-World Evidence in Canadian Drug Commercialization: Part 2

Manufacturers

Addressing health disparities through understanding

Shemeka Johnson

Manufacturers

On-demand webinar: The power of data across your product journey

The power of data across your product journey

Manufacturers

Harnessing the power of a digital assistant to accelerate patient access

Animal Health

Encourage better animal health outcomes through technology

Manufacturers

On demand webinar: Considerations for the commercialization of cell and gene therapies

Considerations for the commercialization of cell and gene therapies

Manufacturers

How to make the most of integrated commercialization solutions

Glen Martin

Manufacturers

Innovation spotlight: Adding nursing support to at-home clinical trials

Animal Health

Why visual storytelling matters in veterinary medicine

Rod Bryant, MS; MarSha Lewers

Black woman on couch with tablet and dog

Manufacturers

Buy-and-bill vs. self-administered: Field services remove barriers across access points

Carla Frehn; Jason Montgomery

Pharmacies

Six tips for pharmacies administering the COVID-19 vaccine

Christie Smith; Kristy McGowan

Physician Practices

Healthcare payer trends in 2021

Physician Practices

Q&A: Predictions for healthcare costs, patient access, and reform in 2021

Brad Tallamy

Corey Ford, MHA; Dale Hanna

Manufacturers

Strategies for addressing copay accumulators: What manufacturers need to know

Manufacturers

Pharma in the field: Barrett's story

Animal Health

How to improve flea, tick, and heartworm prevention compliance

Manufacturers

Webinar: uptake or heartbreak with biosimilars? Progress and perspectives

Manufacturers

Pre-launch checklist: What to look for in a commercialization partner

Manufacturers

Checklist: Four things to look for in a field services partner

Animal Health

Measuring the impact of COVID-19 on veterinary practices

Animal Health

Preparing animal health services for future waves of COVID-19

Manufacturers

How to maximize your drug commercialization investments

How to maximize your drug commercialization investments

Manufacturers

Launching field services in the midst of COVID-19

Animal Health

Harness the proper use of technology for your veterinary practice

Brian Topper

January 2021

Manufacturers

Case study: an innovative field reimbursement program expands patient access

January 2021

Manufacturers

Patient support launch guide: competitive markets

Manufacturers

Evaluating the modern field reimbursement and access program: key considerations

Health Systems

Webinar: health system strategies for overcoming barriers to limited distribution drugs and payer access

Manufacturers

Pharma in the field: Heather's story

Manufacturers

Cell and gene therapies: bringing innovation to market

Corey Ford, MHA; Dale Hanna

Manufacturers

Webinar: the growing utilization of copay accumulator programs

Manufacturers

Overcoming medication adherence barriers during the covid-19 pandemic

Dale Hanna

Manufacturers

Pharma in the field: Ashley's story

Manufacturers

Pharma in the field: Tierra's story

Animal Health

Core elements of comprehensive pet healthcare

Manufacturers

Speeding access to therapy with pharmacy eBV

Animal Health

10 elements of comprehensive pet healthcare

Manufacturers

Ebook: Virtual drug commercialization

Animal Health

How to select a practice management solution for your veterinary practice

Doctor looking at a laptop, sitting at a desk

Manufacturers

The road to a COVID-19 treatment launch

Let's Ditch 2020 and Plan for 2021: Election What-Ifs

Animal Health

Comprehensive animal health services for the 21st century

Sean McGowan; Steve Miller; David Senior

Veterinarian having a conversation with a client about regular pet care compliance

Health Systems

Biosimilars: Patents, policy, and reimbursement

Manufacturers

PAP 2020 panel recap: Navigating COVID-19

Strategic Global Sourcing at AmerisourceBergen

blue face masks on yellow background tiled

Manufacturers

Five growth drivers for the consumer healthcare products market

Jessica Donati

consumer scanning products on smartphone in store

Manufacturers

Infographic: navigating health policy

Animal Health

Three ways to drive traffic to your landing page

Animal Health

Design and placement of a landing page call to action

Mike Sweeney; Kim McLeod, MPH

Manufacturers

Is a contact-free clinical trial possible?

Pharmacies

Preferred vs. Standard: Picking the Cost-Share Networks That Fit Your Pharmacy

Tim Jones

A man writing notes on a notepad behind a scale

Patient support launch guide: novel therapies

Animal Health

Six ways landing pages differ from other website pages

Manufacturers

Is your PIE incomplete?

Manufacturers

Manufacturer's Guide to Omnichannel Marketing

Manufacturer’s guide to omnichannel marketing

Animal Health

How to pick the best software for your veterinary practice

Brian Topper

Article: The Impact of Lockdown and Restrictions on COVID-19 Treatment Trials

Manufacturers

Article: The Logistics of COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

Pharmacies

Helping Patients Navigate Flu Season While Contending with COVID-19, Part 2

Braheim Knight, RPh

A pharmacist giving a patient a flu shot

Pharmacies

Helping Patients Navigate Flu Season While Contending with COVID-19, Part 1

Adelina Ardelean

A woman wearing a face mask reading a text message from her pharmacist on her phone

Manufacturers

On-demand webinar: virtual marketing do's and don'ts

Animal Health

The role of data ownership in animal health

Tim Peart

Manufacturers

Rethink field services: Three myths keeping access barriers in front of your product

Pharmacies

LTC customer spotlight: Liberty Drug

Manufacturers

Solving access, reimbursement, and PAP awareness problems

Male doctor speaking to patient on a tablet

Pharmacies

Manage Your Margin: Recouping Your Losses on Unsaleable Pharmaceuticals

Scott Bradford

Someone using a broom to sweep dollar bills into a dust pan

Manufacturers

What a unified approach to business excellence means for patient support program success

Bill Smith

Manufacturers

Case studies: The power of multichannel marketing

IntrinsiQ Specialty Solutions

Physician Practices

How to thrive with telemedicine

Pharmacies

Spotlight: The corporate partnerships model

George Rafferty

Animal Health

How veterinary practices can market to different generations of potential clients

Pharmacies

COVID-19 and long-term care: An action plan for responding to a positive coronavirus test

Marc Johnson

Manufacturers

Patient support program operations: A peek behind the curtain

Troy Ward

Pharmacies

Driving deeper customer relationships

Michael Amante

Physician Practices

Roundtable: The early impact of COVID-19 on community practices

Pharmacies

Ensuring Success for Your Successor: How to Sell Your Pharmacy to Someone You Know

John Pross

A father with his arm around his son as they walk and talk

Animal Health

Four tips for marketing to millennial pet parents

Manufacturers

Pharma in the field: Sales reps vs. reimbursement and access specialists

Manufacturers

Patient support in the time of COVID-19: Five ways to adapt

Distinct Advantage Partner

Animal Health

Minimizing Bias in Hiring

Woman and man shaking hands at job interview

Pharmacies

Caring for Every Member of the Family, Including the Ones with Four Legs

Lara Knudsen

A person petting the underside of a cat's chin

Physician Practices

The now normal, part 3: Proactive communications for practice success

Alana Vaughn; John Dodd

ION Solutions

John Dodd ; Kristy McGowan

Physician Practices

The now normal, part 2: Getting your practice future-ready

ION Solutions

Michael (Mick) Besse; Lisa Harrison

Physician Practices

The Vital Role of Community Practices in Delivering Care Through a Pandemic

Masked patient and masked nurse in conversation

Webinar on-demand: DtP - The Future of Clinical Trials?

Alex Guite

Pharmacies

Three Small Staffing Changes That Can Boost Your Pharmacy's Profits

Don Via

Two pharmacists filling prescriptions in a pharmacy

Pharmacies

Infographic: The growing LTC industry

Animal Health

Using technology to improve communication with pet parents

Scott Harper

Rick Lozano and Susan Weidner; Susan Weidner

Physician Practices

The now normal, part 1: Data analysis for smart business decisions

Physician Practices

Roundtable: The importance of marketing and communications for community practices

Matt Sarnes, PharmD; Allen Lising

Manufacturers

The Future of Payer Engagement: How Pharma Can Break Through

Pharmacies

How to Engage with Elected Officials When You Can't Meet Face to Face

Beth Mitchell

A pharmacist hosts a virtual meeting with an elected official on her tablet

Physician Practices

How Community and Specialty Physician Practices Are Confronting COVID-19 Challenges

Manufacturers

Next-level analytics part 2: Is your patient support program data actionable?

Manufacturers

Webinar: Effective Pre-Approval Communication With Payers

Distinct Advantage Partner

Animal Health

9 Ways to Help Manage Client Communication During Coronavirus

Nurses using phones to communicate with clients

Pharmacies

The Pharmacy Hospice Connection: Delivering Care to the Patients Who Need It Most

Mark Pilkington, MS, RPh

A female nurse handing medication to a woman laying in a hospital bed

Manufacturers

The Value of Virtual: How Remote Workshops Can Keep Market Access Efforts Moving

Bre Penzner; Nancy Young

Physician Practices

Roundtable: The road ahead for community practices

Pharmacies

How to Make the Most of Your Pharmacy’s Marketing Budget

Sasha Juenemann

A person reviewing a variety of colorful charts set out on a rustic table

Manufacturers

People First: Helping Employees Navigate Work, Change and Patient Support

Karen Rice

Shanna Barnes; Myra Reinhardt

Manufacturers

Webinar Part 2: Leveraging AI within eBV to speed access to therapy

Manufacturers

Distant But Engaged: Transitioning to Virtual Training

Bryan Horveath, MS

Manufacturers

Webinar: Patient Assistance in the Wake of COVID19

Manufacturers

Simplifying the Path to Better Patient Outcomes

Tommy Bramley, PhD

Physician Practices

COVID-19 Resources

Myra Reinhardt; Shanna Barnes

Manufacturers

Webinar Part 1: Leveraging AI within eBV to speed access to therapy

Physician Practices

Roundtable: Minimizing the impact of COVID-19 on practice operations

Pharmacies

Patient Satisfaction Starts with Your Staff

Curtis Ernst, RPh

A customer laughing joyfully as a pharmacist helps her find the medication she needs

Manufacturers

Commercializing in Canada: Quality Assurance and GMP Services

Manufacturers

Commercializing in Canada: Regulatory Publishing and Submissions

Heather Zenk, RPh, PharmD

Pharmacies

How Do Allocations Work for the Pharma Supply Chain?

Manufacturers

Next-level analytics part 1: Eight insights to expect from your patient support provider

Pharmacies

Should Technology Be a Priority for Your LTC Pharmacy?

Marc Johnson

Manufacturers

Building Partnerships and Scaling Services to Patient Needs

Shanna Barnes

Manufacturers

How COVID-19 Will Impact Patient Support

Corey Ford, MHA

Physician Practices

Tips for Practices to Keep Patients and Staff Healthy

Pharmacies

Six Steps to Growing a Long-Term Care Pharmacy Business

Marc Johnson

Manufacturers

How the Pharma Supply Chain is Responding to COVID-19

Physician Practices

How COVID-19 is Altering Telehealth

Physician Practices

Roundtable: Working together in response to COVID-19

Physician Practices

Cybersecurity and Working Virtually During the Pandemic

Pharmacies

When Is the Right Time to Sell My Pharmacy?

Scott Welle

The months of a calendar blowing in the wind

Manufacturers

A Patient-Centric Approach to Technology and Analytics

Myra Reinhardt

Animal Health

Emergency Communication Planning

Roxanne Hawn

Health Systems

Partnering With Your Distributor for USP 800 Compliance

Darin Thornburgh

Data Analytics Enables Program Improvements for Faster Access to Therapy

Pharmacies

Attracting Families to Your Pharmacy: How to Wow Parents While Wooing Their Little Ones

Cathy Humphrey

Two pharmacists help a mother and her daughter

Animal Health

Google Search Basics: Rules and Tools

Pharmacies

How to Identify the Right Goals When Acquiring a Pharmacy

John Pross

Carolina Blood and Cancer Care

Distance markers laid out on a driving range with golf balls strewn across the grass

Manufacturers

Physician Q&A: How to Boost Confidence in Biosimilars

Kashyap Patel, MD

Manufacturers

Video: Removing Barriers for Biosimilars

Pharmacies

Smoothing Out Speed Bumps in Your Pharmacy Front End

Andy Clarey

A yellow and black striped speed bump on asphalt

Manufacturers

Mind the (Evidence) Gap

Kim McLeod, MPH

Pharmacies

GNP Connect Podcast: Collaborative Practice Agreements 101

Distinct Advantage Partner

Animal Health

Assembling the Right Team to Open a New Office

Manufacturers

Nurse Stories: Jessica

Manufacturers

Case study: real-world benefits of an oncology navigation program

Manufacturers

White paper: beyond the promise of artificial intelligence in electronic benefit verification

The future of eBV is here. How manufacturers can use AI to help patients start life-changing therapies faster than ever.

Manufacturers

Nurse Stories: Polly

How to Evaluate an eBV Product

Manufacturers today have more options than ever for electronic benefit verification. What type of eBV solution is best for you?

Pharmacies

What Star Ratings Really Mean to Your Pharmacy

Phyllis Houston, MSOL

A pharmacist ringing up a prescription at a cash register

Manufacturers

Biosimilars Check Up: Part 2

We asked 100 physicians to share their perspectives on biosimilar utilization, cost savings, and adoption barriers. See what they said and what it means for the market and manufacturers.

Manufacturers

Infographic: Physician Perspectives on Biosimilars

Manufacturers

Nurse Stories: Angela

For Angela, a nurse navigator with Lash Group, every phone call is an opportunity to help a cancer patient, and sometimes solve problems they didn't even know they had.

Manufacturers

InnomarLive 2019: Commercializing in Canada

Manufacturers

Scaling Up for Annual Reverification

Barbara Whitten

Executive Q&A: How to make the annual benefits reverification process as smooth as possible for patients and key stakeholders.

E-book: Delivering Innovation, Improving Lives

Health Systems

Ambulatory Pharmacy Outlook for Health Systems 2019

Explore what is in store for the future of ambulatory pharmacy. Download the Ambulatory Pharmacy Outlook for Health Systems 2019 report to discover opportunities for health system leaders to fully leverage ambulatory pharmacy to improve revenue and enhance the patient experience.

Pharmacies

Where to Start When Searching for a Pharmacy to Buy

John Pross

Rooftop binoculars looking out over a city

Manufacturers

Nurse Stories: Amy

How do nurses make a difference when it comes to patient-centric adherence programs? A Lash Group nurse shares how she offers personal support for rare disease patients.

Manufacturers

How to Launch a Patient Support Program

Todd Wells

Executive Q&A: best practices for a patient support program launch.

Manufacturers

How Patient Support Program Nurses Help Break Down Adherence Barriers

Lash Group's nurse educators offer empathy, experience and expertise to help patients navigate the complexities of today's specialty therapies. Learn how they add critical value to adherence programs.

Pharmacies

Advertising Effectiveness: Targeted Digital vs. Traditional Broadcast

Carla Frehn

Sean McGowan; Rick Lozano

Infographic comparing targeted digital advertising to traditional broadcast advertising

Manufacturers

Biosimilars: Market Insights and Growth Factors

The growth of biosimilars presents a significant opportunity to reduce the cost of care and provide patients with greater access to affordable treatments. Our experts assess the current state and future of the biosimilars market.

Manufacturers

Biosimilars: Launch Insights From the Field

How are biosimilar manufacturers approaching patients, providers and payers? What can they do to differentiate? Xcenda shares insight from our field programs.

Manufacturers

Biosimilars: Shaping a Moving Market

An animated, immersive biosimilar market snapshot with actionable insight for manufacturers.

Manufacturers

Biosimilars Check Up: Physician Survey Results

We asked 100 physicians to share their perspectives on biosimilar utilization, cost savings, and adoption barriers. See what they said and what it means for the market and manufacturers.

Pharmacies

The Ins and Outs of an Independent Pharmacy Business Plan

Scott Welle

Two men with laptops writing a business plan together

Manufacturers

Case Study: Improving Speed to Therapy With Provider Portals

Innovative therapies make innovative patient services essential. Learn how Lash Group helped one manufacturer improve speed and access to therapy with an electronic provider portal for benefit verification and prior authorization.

Manufacturers

Uncommon Commonalities: A Patient-Centric Strategy for Improving Medication Adherence

Dale Hanna

What are the elements of innovative, effective medication adherence programs -- and how do they address the underlying causes of non-adherence?

Webinar: Achieve Better Patient Outcomes with Clinically Supported, Tech-Enabled Adherence Programs

Pharmacies

Pharmacy Optimization: Knowing Where to Start Is Half the Battle

Mark Ciarlone, PharmD

Pharmacies

Characteristics of a Pharmacist Who Can Carry on a Legacy

Scott Welle

A quarterback handing off a football to a running back

Manufacturers

How Digital Innovation Drives Improved Market Access Strategies

In this digital age, how can pharmaceutical manufacturers leverage innovative tools to prove their product's value proposition and overcome market access challenges?

Manufacturers

Uncommon Commonalities: Applying Behavioral Economics to Medication Adherence

Dale Hanna

Why do patients struggle with medication adherence even when they know it will help them? In part one of a two-part article series from Lash Group, discover how the most advanced patient support programs use behavioral science to unlock adherence.

Pharmacies

Eight Impact Making Advocacy Tips for Pharmacists

Corey Ford, MHA; Myra Reinhardt

Political advocacy can be intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

Manufacturers

Copay Accumulators: Are Your Patients Really at Risk?

Two experts in health economics and patient support team up to offer insight on how manufacturers can prepare for the impact of copay accumulators.

Pharmacies

How to Respond to Pharmacy Reimbursement Threats

Peter Kounelis

Pharmacies

What Goes into a Realistic Pharmacy Valuation?

Bill LaRose, RPh

Marking up financial documents with calculations while conducting a pharmacy valuation

Article: Advanced Therapy Commercial Supply Chain Lessons for Clinical Trial Success

Simon Ellison

Pharmacies

How to Construct a One-of-a-Kind Front-End Shopping Experience

Kelley De La Fuente

A pharmacist educating a patient on vitamin supplements

Manufacturers

High-Tech Trends: How Patient Adherence and Engagement Solutions Are Evolving

How adherence solutions are evolving -- with some high-tech help. Originally published on FiercePharma.com.

Manufacturers

Preparing for DSCSA Interoperability

Matt Sample

May 2019

Phase II of DSCSA requires interoperable systems for the electronic tracking of product through the supply chain. Is pharma prepared? Learn what stakeholders need to know and do know to prepare for 2023.

Manufacturers

How Tech-Enabled Solutions Impact Adherence

Tommy Bramley, PhD

May 2019

Executive Q&A: The market trends and technology solutions impacting medication adherence today.

Health Systems

Coordinated Care: The Value of Patient and Provider Satisfaction within Health System Specialty Pharmacies

April 2019

Download this new white paper from IHOC - Coordinated Care: The Value of Patient and Provider Satisfaction within Health System Specialty Pharmacies - to learn the key insights about the role HSSPs play in improving the patient experience and why patient and provider satisfaction are important data points for both payers and manufacturers to consider when deciding to include HSSPs in their networks.

Pharmacies

Three Easily Avoidable Mistakes Pharmacists Make When Communicating with Patients

Phyllis Houston, MSOL

April 2019

Pharmacists can build stronger patient relationships, increase medication adherence and build lasting brand loyalty by initiating routine phone calls to share information. Done well, an automated outbound communication system can send messages on behalf of the pharmacist in a personal and authentic way.

Video: Understand the Innovation Behind Cocoon

March 2019

A forklift loads a shipping container into a World Courier truck at a loading dock.

Pharmacies

Convert from Search: Turn Online Traffic into Foot Traffic

Carla Frehn

March 2019

Google is the first place people go when they want to find a pharmacy, so it’s absolutely vital to have a robust Google listing with up-to-date business , but having a great listing isn’t enough though. Learn what an independent pharmacy needs to do to ensure their business appears in the search results.

Manufacturers

Managing the Growing Expansion of Copay Accumulators

Corey Ford, MHA

March 2019

Manufacturers

Moving Medicare Coverage

Jennifer Snow, MPH

February 2019

Executive Q&A: How shifting coverage for some drugs from Medicare Part B to Part D could impact access and affordability for patients.

Health Systems

Rethink: Unit Dose Product Acquisition

January 2019

When it comes to unit dose packaging, is it time for health systems to re-evaluate how they acquire UD products? Is it more efficient to outsource or repackage in house? AHP goes beyond cost per dose to help health systems evaluate every option.

Manufacturers

Medicare Part B: Do Providers Choose Treatment Based on Payment?

January 2019

What does Medicare claims data reveal about physician-administered drugs? An Xcenda survey reveals whether physicians choose treatment based on how much they're reimbursed.

Manufacturers

Why Accreditation Matters for Patient Support Providers

Dawn Herren, RN, MSN

December 2018

Why is accreditation important for patient support program providers?

Pharmacies

Delivering Care Beyond Prescriptions: A Marketplace Opportunity for Independent Pharmacies

Brian Nightengale

December 2018

The high-touch, high-quality, personalized care independent pharmacies provide creates a unique value proposition in a healthcare market where more chronically ill patients need accessible care. As payers are prioritizing improved patient outcomes and a reduction in overall healthcare costs, they need to also consider new reimbursement models for these pharmacy services, a framework under which independent pharmacies are uniquely positioned to excel.

Health Systems

Ambulatory Pharmacy Outlook for Health Systems 2018

Explore what is in store for the future of ambulatory pharmacy. Download the Ambulatory Pharmacy Outlook for Health Systems 2018 report to discover opportunities for health system leaders to fully leverage ambulatory pharmacy to improve revenue and enhance the patient experience.

Manufacturers

The Power of Patient Activation: eBook

What are the pitfalls of historic approaches to adherence? Learn how leading solutions combine both measurement and engagement for real results.

Manufacturers

Preparing Patients for Open Enrollment

Open enrollment for Health Insurance Marketplace plans is here. Do PAP patients know their coverage options?

The Power of Patient Activation: Part Three

How combining the PAM survey with individual care planning can improve patient activation and adherence.

Pharmacies

QUIZ: What Pharmacy Superhero Are You?

Take our quiz to find out what superpower lies behind the white coat.

Manufacturers

The Power of Patient Activation: Part Two

How leading patient support providers combine measurement with engagement to improve adherence.

Pharmacies

Keeping Communities Well: Reminding Patients of the Importance of an Annual Flu Vaccine

Now is the time to encourage patients to receive an annual flu shot. Start engaging patients in a conversation about the importance of this vaccine and keep your community healthy during this flu season.

Manufacturers

The Power of Patient Activation: Part One

The evolving needs of the patient and historic approaches to non-adherence.

Manufacturers

The Role of Foreign Trade Zones in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Success: Part Two

Ann Pham

September 2018

How can FTZs help with commercialization success? What should manufacturers consider when evaluating a FTZ and 3PL partner?

Manufacturers

The Role of Foreign Trade Zones in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Success: Part One

Ann Pham

September 2018

What are FTZs and why should pharma use them?

Manufacturers

The Supply Chain Redefined: Cell and Gene Therapies

Much of the complexity of the cell and gene supply chain comes from how dependent the commercialization phase is on the clinical phase. What does integration look like, and how can the right logistics partner help?

Manufacturers

Understanding and Addressing Critical Barriers

Patients face a growing number of barriers that can impede medication access and adherence. How can manufacturers help address these hurdles?

Manufacturers

Financial Management for Cell and Gene Therapies

Albert Cooksey

How third-party logistics (3PL) solutions can help cell and gene therapy manufacturers manage the financial aspects of launching new therapies.

Pharmacies

Best Practices From our 2018 Good Neighbor Pharmacy of the Year Award Nominees

The Good Neighbor Pharmacy of the Year Award recognizes a pharmacy that exemplifies what it means to be a pillar in their community. Beyond filling prescriptions, they display excellence in patient care, community outreach and innovative pharmacy practice.

Pharmacies

The Value of Medication Adherence

Phyllis Houston, MSOL

Medication adherence matters for pharmacies and patients. Learn how can pharmacies connect with their non-adherent patients and keep them on their medication regimen.

Manufacturers

How to Navigate Cell and Gene Therapy Reimbursement: Part Two

Ana Stojanovska

An executive Q&A on the role of data and the future of innovative reimbursement modeling for cell and gene therapies.

Manufacturers

How to Navigate Cell and Gene Therapy Reimbursement: Part One

Ana Stojanovska

An executive Q&A on challenges and opportunities related to reimbursement, coding and coverage for cell and gene therapies.

Pharmacies

Promoting Health and Wellness in the Community

By promoting health and wellness, pharmacists play a crucial role in their communities. Explore three examples of how pharmacists can positively impact the lives of the people they serve.

Pharmacies

Caring for the Patient with Diabetes

Tanya Mericle

When it comes to diabetes care, community pharmacies have an opportunity to be the leading resource for patients.

Physician Practices

Why Specialty Pharmacy is Key to Collaborative Care

US Bioservices

Our experts explain how specialty pharmacy can emerge as the centerpiece of clinically-integrated, patient-centered care that minimizes obstacles and optimizes outcomes.

Manufacturers

Rethink: Channel Strategy for Oral Oncolytics

American Health Packaging

How manufacturers can benefit from provider-led care coordination to improve patient outcomes.

Health Systems

Commercially Available Unit Dose Products: Enhancing Access to Treatments and Promoting Pharmacy Efficiency

Brian McMillan

While suppliers are making fewer pre-packaged unit dose treatments available, health system pharmacies still have options for acquiring them. Learn which is best.

Manufacturers

Insight Series: Value of Patient Support Programs for Specialty Medications in Canada

Infographic: The Road to Commercialization in Canada

Manufacturers

A New Approach to Channel Strategy for Oncology Therapies

How is manufacturer thinking around channel strategy changing for oral oncolytics?

Pharmacies

Ready to Buy? How to Find Your First Pharmacy

Kristin Chambers; Matthew Wolf

The decision to purchase a pharmacy is a big one. Once that decision is made, there are a few key steps to finding the right pharmacy and closing a deal.

Manufacturers

Upping the Game

How drug manufacturers, health systems and payers can collaborate more closely in the new world of patient-centered care.

Health Systems

Caring for the Whole Patient

Kristin Chambers

What challenges does the increased demand for care coordination create for health system specialty pharmacies and what opportunities does it present for demonstrating value?

Health Systems

Leveraging the Health System Pharmacy as a Strategic Asset

Matt Wolf, Group Vice President, Consulting Practice at Pharmacy Healthcare Solutions, shares how pharmacy can help the health system generate revenue and contain costs.

Manufacturers

Rethink: Payer Strategies for Commercializing Cell and Gene Therapies

Rethink: Payer Strategies for Commercializing Cell and Gene Therapies

Pharmacies

Guardians of the Pharmacy Vol. 2

February 2018

Independent pharmacists share what it means to be independent and why independent pharmacy is worth protecting.

Manufacturers

Rethinking Reimbursement and Patient Support Following Medical Innovation

How can manufacturers approach reimbursement and patient support for cell and gene therapies and other medical innovations?

Pharmacies

Diversification through Immunization

Learn how immunizations present an opportunity for additional pharmacy revenue and enhanced patient care.

Manufacturers

Information Exchange With Payers and Providers

What information do payers and providers want from pharma?

Pharmacies

Specialty Pharmacy Customer Spotlight: Encompass RX

“We found a model that worked, and it has allowed us to grow rapidly. The impetus was to do what the bigger guys do, but better.”

Pharmacies

Expert Guidance: A Spotlight on Business Coaches

Access to experienced coaches who offer innovative ideas for solving pharmacy challenges is the hallmark of Good Neighbor Pharmacy business coaching. Learn about some of the expert guidance a few of our business coaches have provided pharmacies.

Pharmacies

Guardians of the Pharmacy

December 2017

Thinking about retirement? Explore five considerations to preserve the legacy of independent pharmacy for future generations.

Manufacturers

Improving Patient Services and Outcomes With Data-Driven Design

How can data-driven service design improve patient support programs and outcomes?

Manufacturers

The Growth of Biosimilars in the Oncology Pipeline

Dave Picard; Brian Ansay

What should biosimilar manufacturers focus on for commercialization success?

Manufacturers

Rethink: The Future of Benefit Verification

What does the future of benefit verification look like for manufacturer patient support programs?

Manufacturers

What Do Payers Think About Digital Health Technologies

How are payers thinking about apps, wearables and other digital health technologies?

Manufacturers

The Route to Market Access in Canada

Understanding the unique considerations for reimbursement in the Canadian pharmaceutical market.

Pharmacies

Avoidable Financial Mistakes: A Must Read for Community Pharmacy Owners

Charlie Le Bon

How strong is your community pharmacy’s financial picture?

Pharmacies

Taking Stock: Inventory Management Best Practices for Community Pharmacies

Danny Nelson

August 2017

Tips for community pharmacies looking to keep inventory at the optimal level.

Manufacturers

Improving Customer Experience and Driving Long-Term Value for Manufacturers

Rich Tremonte

August 2017

Rich Tremonte on the current healthcare landscape, the role of the wholesaler and how the new organizational structure at AmerisourceBergen brings out the best in both.

Manufacturers

Logistics Decisions Will Impact the Success of New Cell and Gene Therapies

July 2017

In supply chain decisions, a wholly new type of product demands a wholly new definition for supply chain expertise and effective support.

Manufacturers

Commercializing Cell and Gene Therapies

July 2017

Learn what it takes to design an effective commercialization strategy and execute an integrated solution when the patient is in the supply chain.

Manufacturers

Changing Channels

Donna Gilbert

April 2017

Learn the unintended consequences of channel strategy decisions and the impact on patients and providers.

Manufacturers

Understanding the Rare Disease Journey

February 2017

An interview with Matt George, patient advocate and survivor of paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH), a debilitating, rare and life-threatening disorder.

Pharmacies

Nine Tips for Improving Medication Adherence

Jim McCaslin

December 2016

Ways independent pharmacies can ensure their patients maintain their medication regimens.

Physician Practices

Plugging Profit Leaks

Alana Vaughn

ION Solutions

November 2016

Like a slowly dripping faucet or an improperly insulated window, gaps and inefficiencies in a business allow profits to seep out over time. Even one leak—while seemingly small—can have damaging effects on a company’s financial health. Oncology practices are no different.

Physician Practices

The Metamorphosis of a Community Oncology Practice

October 2016

New England Cancer Specialists demonstrates why staying the same simply isn't an option when it comes to cancer care.

Manufacturers

The Fundamentals of Commercialization Strategy

February 2015

Successful commercialization demands that manufacturers address three critical areas of opportunity — evidence, access and adherence.

Pharmacies

Star Ratings, MTM and Independent Pharmacy